“These are a few of my favorite… strings.” One SBM Customer’s Acoustic String Thoughts By: Strings By Mail customer Russ Mason I got my first guitar when I was 15 years old. It was a used Martin 0-15, solid mahogany top, back and sides. It was a sweet little thing, which I played for years. […]
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Introduction Veteran performer, Strings By Mail owner, and guitar teacher for 15 years at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, John Wunsch presents a series of articles on alleviating performance anxiety. A series of articles beginning with Part 1. This month’s article will present a paced approach to playing comfortably in front of others. This […]
Read moreFrank Chaprnka is an elementary music teacher and Suzuki guitar teacher in Naples, Florida and has been a guitar teacher for a little over 20 years. Why Suzuki? Thoughts on the Suzuki Guitar Method with Frank Chaprnka In this blog article, I would like to discuss why I teach the Suzuki Method for Guitar. Early […]
Read moreWritten by Guest Blogger, Matt Hathaway – Head of Customer Service for Strings By Mail We at Strings By Mail put together the Jimi Hendrix Inspired Set to try and recreate the feel and sound of one of, if not THE greatest guitar players of all time. As the Head of Customer Service for Strings […]
Read moreAs part of our Strings By Mail Sponsored Artist Blog Series, we will be presenting each of our sponsored artists in a casual Q & A format. They discuss the instruments they use, the types of strings they use & why, and any accessories that help with their playing. They also provide any valued advice […]
Read moreBoth the classical Dynacore, and the acoustic and electric NY Steel Hex Core Guitar Strings are relatively new products on the market and I recently got curious about how different these D’Addario strings’ cores were from previous cores. I found most of my answers with Steve Mucciolo, a D’Addario fretted product specialist. While many […]
Read moreEnhance Your Guitars Personality There is one line of strings that can give your acoustic guitar the most diverse range of colors and responses possible. And make no mistake, there can be great rewards reaped when your instrument gives more to you and your audience. You may know what you are looking for, […]
Read moreCustom String Sets and Mixed Pre Packaged Sets Advantages to the Right Mix of String Types and Materials Finding the right mix of guitar string tensions and materials can dramatically change the sound and response of your instrument. Understanding these combinations is key to unlocking your sound and improving playing comfort. Some manufacturers […]
Read moreNew options through Classic Tradition and Modern Innovation By John Wunsch Classical guitar string technology has seen considerable advances over the decades since Albert Augustine introduce the first nylon strings for guitar in 1947. The combination of today’s best technologies, with both modern and traditional string chemistry, gives us as players more options than […]
Read moreWhat is the Story on Carbon Strings? Carbon guitar strings and carbon strings for other instruments are favored by many players for their loud bright sound. They are made of harder and generally more durable materials than those used in the formulations for traditional nylon guitar strings. Using a material such as Kevlar, which […]
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